Building and Community Specialist - Military veterans preferred

2025-08-20
University of Pittsburgh
Other

/yr

  employee   contract


Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
15260
United States


Building and Community Specialist



The University of Pittsburgh's School of Public Health, Department of Infectious Diseases and Microbiology has a long and distinguished history as a leader in graduate education, transformative research, implementation science, and education in infectious diseases. A central component of our mission involves training the next generation of scientists and public health professionals to lead in the effort to reduce the impact of infectious diseases worldwide.


Job Summary

Prepares grant applications, manuscripts, Institutional Review Board (IRB) applications, research papers, and assists with complex research papers. Audits research studies, monitors study budgets, resolves complex data collection issues, and implements protocol-specific study recruitment plans. Trains staff and oversees student workers; leads team meetings. Monitors study budgets and orders supplies.


Essential Functions
Our project provides technical assistance and capacity-building services for the Pennsylvania Department of Health Division of HIV Health. This position is responsible for supporting the capacity-building program by serving as trainer; supporting the dissemination of project results to stakeholders and communities, and; working with stakeholders and communities to develop blueprints for future public health practice initiatives.

Physical Effort

Must be able to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time, lift up to 40 lbs. Must be available for a flexible work schedule, have a valid driver's license, and travel overnight as required.



Assignment Category: Full-time regular

Job Classification: Staff.Clinical Research Coordinator III

Job Family: Research

Job Sub Family: Clinical Research

Campus: Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required: Master's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required: 1

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience: No

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Must also be available for a flexible work schedule, including overnight travel.

Work Arrangement: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Must also be available for a flexible work schedule, including overnight travel.

Hiring Range: $49,000 - $54,000

Relocation_Offered: No

Visa Sponsorship Provided: No

Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances: The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.

Required Documents: Resume, Cover Letter

Optional Documents: Not Applicable




Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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